I looked at my watch and saw that it was 8:45. 15 mins till our “secret” meeting. I decided to go there early, to find some time to think and relax after everything that happened tonight.
I sat near the surf and gazed at the sea. The sound of the waves somehow calmed my nerves. And the wind was just right.
“Hey.”
I looked up and saw Alex. I stood up and faced him.
“Hey, what are you doing here?” I asked.
He took out a paper from his pocket and waved it. “Annabeth.”
“Oh… same here.” I smiled and showed him the paper too.
He laughed a bit then his face turned serious. He touched his forehead.
I stepped closer to him and asked, “Are you okay?”
“Uh… It just hurts a bit. Don’t know if it’s a headache or a small bruise.”
“Let me see.” I said. The demigods from the Apollo cabin are great healers; since our father first taught the art of healing to mankind.
He stepped closer and leaned a bit so I could reach his forehead. I placed my hand over it and pressed a little. He winced.
“Does that hurt?” I asked.
“A bit.” He said, trying to smile.
I ran my fingers through his hair to get a good look at his forehead. I stepped closer. “Well, there’s no bruise. So I guess it’s just a headache. Rest would do the trick.”
I lowered my gaze from his forehead and met his eyes. We stared at each other for a moment. “Thanks for saving my life.” He whispered. He brushed his thumb against my cheek. He leaned in closer; so close that I could feel his breath mingling with mine, our faces were like an inch apart!
Someone cleared his throat. I turned my head, feeling completely embarrassed, And saw Percy and Annabeth, a few feet away from us. Alex turned too and eyed Percy.
“Has anyone ever told you-your timing is terrible?” Alex said.
“Hmm… sorry to interrupt; but we only got 30 minutes till the Harpies come and eat us. So I think your ‘other’ business can wait.” Percy said. Annabeth punched his arm. “Ow! What?” he said rubbing his arm.
Annabeth eyed me. She mouthed the words ‘sorry’ then looked at Percy and rolled her eyes. I smiled and just nodded at her.
“So… what do we have to talk about?” I asked.
“The quest.” Percy answered.
“I’ve consulted the Oracle this afternoon.” Annabeth said.
“Let’s hear it.” Alex said.
Annabeth took a deep breath and said, “The Heroes will travel west; and meet the maidens of the forests.”
“Maidens… the hunters perhaps?” I suggested. Annabeth nodded in agreement.
“What else?” Alex asked.
“To save the lost one; thou shall battle the Awakened one.”
“The lost one is Thalia.” Percy said.
“Who’s the ‘Awakened’ one”?” Alex asked.
“I don’t know…. Maybe an old enemy…” Annabeth looked at Percy.
“Anything else? It doesn’t seem complete.” I said.
“Uh… All shall succeed in this quest.” She said; and looked away.
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The Great Huntress
Fanfic“What happens when DESTINY takes an unexpected turn?” Kaye, a demigod daughter of Apollo; along with her friends, Annabeth Chase, Percy Jackson, and Alexander Pike, son of Zeus; set of on a quest to save the lieutenant of Artemis’ hunters, Thalia G...
